Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor)

Pupae

The pupae, just as with the caterpillars, come in two colors. There is a yellowish green form and a purplish brown form. These colors do not appear to be linked to sun exposure like the caterpillar colors are.For caterpillar, see Aristolochia tomentosa

Text by Charles Crauford

Scans by Melanie Marshall